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Procurement, Tendering & Suppliers

Procurement works together with those who purchase on behalf of the schools and support departments to help them achieve best value for money for all goods and services - in terms of quality, cost, sustainability (economic, social and environmental benefits) and customer satisfaction.

Information for Suppliers

are advertised through the Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) portal
Specific information including 51视频 procurement contact details can be found on our
The explains the process of awarding a public sector contract

Contracts Register

The 51视频 maintains a register of contracts in line with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. This register can be accessed via the

Further information

As a client of APUC, the 51视频 (51视频) is committed to carrying out procurement activities in an environmentally, socially, ethically and economically responsible manner and to entering into agreements and contracts with suppliers that share and adhere to its vision.

To demonstrate this commitment, current and potential suppliers are asked to acknowledge their compliance with the principles of the 51视频 Supply Chain Code of Conduct, with respect to their organisation and their supply chain.

The standards in this code are derived from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals amongst other global conventions. This include not using forced, involuntary or underage labour and that workers environment and terms do not discriminate against them in any way.

Where a contract is for a service the Procurement Department would include technical questions around Fair Work First principles as part of the evaluation criteria where relevant as part of the tendering process. This would be decided by reviewing the type of service being procured.

Where relevant, contractors may also be asked to sign the Police Scotland Declaration of non-involvement in Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation where there is a high risk of modern slavery (taxi services, cleaning, construction etc).

An overview of public sector procurement in Scotland, including the latest procurement news can be found at the Scottish Government procurement website.

The came into effect on 1st January 2005 and introduced new rights to access information held by public authorities and a requirement upon public authorities to adopt a more proactive approach towards publishing information.

Detailed information on how to exercise your rights under the Act is available from the .

Please see further information under FOI and Records Management section of the 51视频 website.